Gang tried to car-jack my S3 today!

Jimbob76 · Mar 13, 2020

Was out on my drive washing the car this morning, when a black Golf R screamed to a halt on the pavement at the end of the drive, and 3 lads piled out, all wearing ski-masks and hoodies. The 3 of 'em came at me repeatedly shouting "GIVE US THE ****** KEYS'. One of 'em right up in my grille, another trying the door handles (it was locked), and the 3rd trying to get behind me.

My adrenaline instantly hit the roof. I didn't really have any time to think about it, but I quickly scanned their hands to see if they were carrying anything. They weren't, so I made myself as big as possible and got angry. Like proper Hulk angry. No way those ******** were getting my car. I've worked too long and hard to get it.

I used lots of full on eye contact and made a LOT of noise. I made it very clear to them that there was NO way they were having my keys and they'd be wise to get back in their car pronto.

After about 30 seconds of me turning the air blue they gave up, scrambled back into the Golf and sped off. ******* cowardly pieces of ****. I got their registration number as they drove off and obviously called the Police afterwards. They've taken a statement and put out an ANPR on the Golf.

Luckily the wife and kids were out.

Main reason for posting this is to encourage all you nice people to be vigilant. And if you're in the Warwickshire area beware of a black Golf R with the registration CE15 YTJ.

I wouldn't encourage anyone to adopt the approach I took. Your safety should be the number 1 priority. I got the red-mist and my inner Neanderthal came out after a very quick risk assessment but that wasn't necessarily the most sensible course of action. Glad I saw them off though. I live in a nice neighborhood - this is pretty unusual in my neck of the woods.

OCDaveS4 · Mar 13, 2020

That is truly shocking and gald you're ok. As I'm only 5' 7" (on a good day!) I don't think I would have done similarly, but you never know, as you say, what you'll do in the moment.

Lets hope the boys in blue get hold of the low-life involved - don't suppose you've got CCTV overlooking the drive??

Jimbob76 · Mar 13, 2020

OCDaveS4 said:
That is truly shocking and gald you're ok. As I'm only 5' 7" (on a good day!) I don't think I would have done similarly, but you never know, as you say, what you'll do in the moment.

Lets hope the boys in blue get hold of the low-life involved - don't suppose you've got CCTV overlooking the drive??

Cheers Dave - I’m 6 foot and in reasonable shape, and bigger than the 3 scumbags who tried it on - reckon they were in their early 20’s. They all looked a bit taken aback when angry Jim surfaced, lol.

Don’t have CCTV overlooking the drive, but I’ll be placing an order for one of those Ring video doorbells this evening - that would have caught everything.

Update from the police - they’ve since had 2 more reports of attempted thefts in the area - same Golf R. They’ve not had anything away though, so sounds like they’re crap thieves, lol

Damo S · Mar 13, 2020

Fair play to you. I'm quite small so would just leg it. Being a keen long distance runner and a fairly quick sprinter they would never, ever, catch me.

Mr Freeze · Mar 13, 2020

Jimbob76 said:
Was out on my drive washing the car this morning, when a black Golf R screamed to a halt on the pavement at the end of the drive, and 3 lads piled out, all wearing ski-masks and hoodies. The 3 of 'em came at me repeatedly shouting "GIVE US THE ****** KEYS'. One of 'em right up in my grille, another trying the door handles (it was locked), and the 3rd trying to get behind me.

My adrenaline instantly hit the roof. I didn't really have any time to think about it, but I quickly scanned their hands to see if they were carrying anything. They weren't, so I made myself as big as possible and got angry. Like proper Hulk angry. No way those ******** were getting my car. I've worked too long and hard to get it.

I used lots of full on eye contact and made a LOT of noise. I made it very clear to them that there was NO way they were having my keys and they'd be wise to get back in their car pronto.

After about 30 seconds of me turning the air blue they gave up, scrambled back into the Golf and sped off. ******* cowardly pieces of ****. I got their registration number as they drove off and obviously called the Police afterwards. They've taken a statement and put out an ANPR on the Golf.

Luckily the wife and kids were out.

Main reason for posting this is to encourage all you nice people to be vigilant. And if you're in the Warwickshire area beware of a black Golf R with the registration CE15 YTJ.

I wouldn't encourage anyone to adopt the approach I took. Your safety should be the number 1 priority. I got the red-mist and my inner Neanderthal came out after a very quick risk assessment but that wasn't necessarily the most sensible course of action. Glad I saw them off though. I live in a nice neighborhood - this is pretty unusual in my neck of the woods.

Scary stuff glad to hear your ok and they didn't get your car . There is some proper low life's out there .

Mikeyd1 · Mar 13, 2020

Glad u ok mate, it’s all a bit of a shock in a few seconds and u just reacted, funny enough I had a couple of young Irish lads pull up to my car when I was washing mine. Saying nice car mate and trying to put on a English accent so I new they was up to know good. Scary stuff tho ay

Terminator x · Mar 13, 2020

GR will likely be stolen, no insurance etc.

TX.

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wab172uk · Mar 13, 2020

Jimbob76 said:
Was out on my drive washing the car this morning, when a black Golf R screamed to a halt on the pavement at the end of the drive, and 3 lads piled out, all wearing ski-masks and hoodies. The 3 of 'em came at me repeatedly shouting "GIVE US THE ****** KEYS'. One of 'em right up in my grille, another trying the door handles (it was locked), and the 3rd trying to get behind me.

My adrenaline instantly hit the roof. I didn't really have any time to think about it, but I quickly scanned their hands to see if they were carrying anything. They weren't, so I made myself as big as possible and got angry. Like proper Hulk angry. No way those ******** were getting my car. I've worked too long and hard to get it.

I used lots of full on eye contact and made a LOT of noise. I made it very clear to them that there was NO way they were having my keys and they'd be wise to get back in their car pronto.

After about 30 seconds of me turning the air blue they gave up, scrambled back into the Golf and sped off. ******* cowardly pieces of ****. I got their registration number as they drove off and obviously called the Police afterwards. They've taken a statement and put out an ANPR on the Golf.

Luckily the wife and kids were out.

Main reason for posting this is to encourage all you nice people to be vigilant. And if you're in the Warwickshire area beware of a black Golf R with the registration CE15 YTJ.

I wouldn't encourage anyone to adopt the approach I took. Your safety should be the number 1 priority. I got the red-mist and my inner Neanderthal came out after a very quick risk assessment but that wasn't necessarily the most sensible course of action. Glad I saw them off though. I live in a nice neighborhood - this is pretty unusual in my neck of the woods.

That's shocking. Glad you were able to get them to flee. Not sure what I would have done, but it all depends on their size and what mood I was in. Quickly scan which one looks the smallest and weekest, then Tw*t him first, then run back into the house.

I'm betting the Golf was another stolen car on cloned plates. Probably on different plates within minutes of driving off.

The only thing I'd be worried about is if they come back. They know where you live, and clearly want your car. Do you have a garage to keep it in? I'd also keep your keys down stairs in easy sight, should the decide to come back at 2am. You did the right thing scaring them off, but no car is worth them not finding the keys and walking upstairs to ask for them. I've heard too many horror stories of people being woken up with a knife to their throat, or the wife's throat. Let them crab the keys down stairs, and take the car, and hope they crash it into a tree and all die.

Personally now that has happened, I'd be making sure my locks were up to scratch and installing CCTV.

Jimbob76 · Mar 13, 2020

terminator x said:
GR will likely be stolen, no insurance etc.

TX.

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I'm sure you're right mate. Stolen, or false plates, or both.

Gazwould · Mar 13, 2020

Fair play , anyone , any size , aim to remove scumbags headwear and hair with bellowing .

SAS use controlled aggression , they can switch it on and off .

Good for you and total respect to you Sir :friends:

Baka · Mar 13, 2020

Damn! Glad you're okay. These kind of things can take a few days to process mentally, so have a nice easy weekend.

Bristle Hound · Mar 13, 2020

Jimbob76 said:
Was out on my drive washing the car this morning, when a black Golf R screamed to a halt on the pavement at the end of the drive, and 3 lads piled out, all wearing ski-masks and hoodies. The 3 of 'em came at me repeatedly shouting "GIVE US THE ****** KEYS'. One of 'em right up in my grille, another trying the door handles (it was locked), and the 3rd trying to get behind me.

My adrenaline instantly hit the roof. I didn't really have any time to think about it, but I quickly scanned their hands to see if they were carrying anything. They weren't, so I made myself as big as possible and got angry. Like proper Hulk angry. No way those ******** were getting my car. I've worked too long and hard to get it.

I used lots of full on eye contact and made a LOT of noise. I made it very clear to them that there was NO way they were having my keys and they'd be wise to get back in their car pronto.

After about 30 seconds of me turning the air blue they gave up, scrambled back into the Golf and sped off. ******* cowardly pieces of ****. I got their registration number as they drove off and obviously called the Police afterwards. They've taken a statement and put out an ANPR on the Golf.

Luckily the wife and kids were out.

Main reason for posting this is to encourage all you nice people to be vigilant. And if you're in the Warwickshire area beware of a black Golf R with the registration CE15 YTJ.

I wouldn't encourage anyone to adopt the approach I took. Your safety should be the number 1 priority. I got the red-mist and my inner Neanderthal came out after a very quick risk assessment but that wasn't necessarily the most sensible course of action. Glad I saw them off though. I live in a nice neighborhood - this is pretty unusual in my neck of the woods.

@Jimbob76 - A truly scary incident
Glad to hear you are ok & you still have your S3 buddy

Bristle Hound · Mar 13, 2020

CE15 YTJ showing as a black 5 door Golf R
Showing on the Motor Insurance Database as insured too

Be interesting to hear what the boys in blue say @Jimbob76

SaraS3 · Mar 13, 2020

Gosh, glad that you are ok.
I'm surprised you could do anything at all and didn't just freeze.. Shocking

Scumbag @holes

Jassyo06 · Mar 13, 2020

Hey Doctor @Jimbob76 Banner the Avenger in yourself did Assemble and l am so glad you and the S3 are still together' have a few glasses of vino tonight and try and relax mate and l would have done the same....in your torn tight trousers lol

Ps hope that green makeup comes off easily if not use a 50/50 mix of yer fave wheel cleaner lol

AlS3BE · Mar 13, 2020

Glad you ok and the s3 survived. These low life’s will get what’s coming to them. hate seeing this kind of crap happen to good people. One day they will **** someone like an ex marine and get the **** beat out of them.
If these muppets caught me while cleaning my car I would have got the axe or a big metal bar out the garage and made sure at least one of them wasn’t getting away.

loftylad · Mar 13, 2020

Jimbob76 said:
Was out on my drive washing the car this morning, when a black Golf R screamed to a halt on the pavement at the end of the drive, and 3 lads piled out, all wearing ski-masks and hoodies. The 3 of 'em came at me repeatedly shouting "GIVE US THE ****** KEYS'. One of 'em right up in my grille, another trying the door handles (it was locked), and the 3rd trying to get behind me.

My adrenaline instantly hit the roof. I didn't really have any time to think about it, but I quickly scanned their hands to see if they were carrying anything. They weren't, so I made myself as big as possible and got angry. Like proper Hulk angry. No way those ******** were getting my car. I've worked too long and hard to get it.

I used lots of full on eye contact and made a LOT of noise. I made it very clear to them that there was NO way they were having my keys and they'd be wise to get back in their car pronto.

After about 30 seconds of me turning the air blue they gave up, scrambled back into the Golf and sped off. ******* cowardly pieces of ****. I got their registration number as they drove off and obviously called the Police afterwards. They've taken a statement and put out an ANPR on the Golf.

Luckily the wife and kids were out.

Main reason for posting this is to encourage all you nice people to be vigilant. And if you're in the Warwickshire area beware of a black Golf R with the registration CE15 YTJ.

I wouldn't encourage anyone to adopt the approach I took. Your safety should be the number 1 priority. I got the red-mist and my inner Neanderthal came out after a very quick risk assessment but that wasn't necessarily the most sensible course of action. Glad I saw them off though. I live in a nice neighborhood - this is pretty unusual in my neck of the woods.

What a world we live in nowadays.

Fair play to you. Sounds like you weighed things up in the moment and absolutely made the right choice.

Hopefully the spineless ******* will get what’s coming to them. I’m sure they will.

Glad you’re ok, but I’m sure over the coming days you’ll be replaying this event many times. Glad your wife and kids were out. I’m sure your actions will ensure the cowardly scummers don’t try you again, but unfortunately some other poor soul will be targeted by them.

Couple of double gins for you tonight! :icon thumright:

THQuattro · Mar 13, 2020

Well done you mate very brave.

MikeParkin · Mar 13, 2020

Well done mate, I would have done the same in all honesty and maybe took a bar to them or something! Think I would lose my S**T!!

When I’m out washing the cars I always pause when a car comes down the street. It’s a dead end so always have a little look if there’s anything/anyone shifty going on.

Again well done and glad it wasn’t to serious, I’d keep alert in case the want round 2!

HertS3 · Mar 13, 2020

Utter scumbags, well played for fending them off.
Just to prove that these dregs of society do (occasionally) get what they deserve, one of the guys that tried car jacking my friend's S3 (shouting at her to open the door when she was thankfully sitting in it locked after parking up) has been positively IDed in a line-up and will now go to jail

CHEZ · Mar 13, 2020

Bristle Hound said:
CE15 YTJ showing as a black 5 door Golf R
Showing on the Motor Insurance Database as insured too

Be interesting to hear what the boys in blue say @Jimbob76

Or cloned, and some legit gent gets pulled for just being alive.
That's the thing with black golf R's.
There all over

Jimbob76 · Mar 13, 2020

Thanks all, for the kind words. Definitely a couple of beers on the cards for me this evening.

Gazwould said:
Fair play , anyone , any size , aim to remove scumbags headwear and hair with bellowing .

Well said - my bellowing was gale force. If only the parents of the 3 wankerteers had spoken to them like that. At any point in their upbringing.

Baka said:
Damn! Glad you're okay. These kind of things can take a few days to process mentally, so have a nice easy weekend.

Cheers Baka. I’ve spent some time thinking would I have done anything differently with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. When they first tipped out of the Golf my first instinct was to drop the pressure washer lance and square up, fight ready. In hindsight the pressure washer could have been a very effective ‘persuader’. 130 bars of water pressure to the fizzog would have been a very satisfying reply.

Bristle Hound said:
CE15 YTJ showing as a black 5 door Golf R
Showing on the Motor Insurance Database as insured too @Jimbob76

Ah, thanks for checking mate :thumbs up:

Reassuring to know I recalled the reg correctly. It’s possible the licence plate was cloned from another black Golf R

THQuattro said:
Well done you mate very brave.

There’s a fine line between brave and foolhardy mate. I had to make a quick decision on how ‘serious’ and capable they were. Thankfully I got it right.

MikeParkin said:
Well done mate, I would have done the same in all honesty and maybe took a bar to them or something! Think I would lose my S**T!!

When I’m out washing the cars I always pause when a car comes down the street. It’s a dead end so always have a little look if there’s anything/anyone shifty going on.

Again well done and glad it wasn’t to serious, I’d keep alert in case the want round 2!

Cheers Mike - I’ll certainly be very aware of what’s going on around me going forwards. They’d be daft to consider round 2, and they’d be wasting their time coming back for a middle of the night visit. I have a multi-layered/faceted night time security system, including a big aggressive ****-off dog, lol.

Baka · Mar 13, 2020

Haha, totally should have pressure washed them! I've shot myself in the hand with one, it would definitely make you think twice.

JohnM100 · Mar 13, 2020

Evil scrotes - glad you and the S3 are still together.

Sometimes I wonder what I’d do but it’s all situational and to what level the adrenaline is pumping vs self preservation.

Nice idea about the pressure washer but unless it’s a proper water cannon it would only get them wet unless they were within a foot of the nozzle and that’s too close.

I have heard the idea of throwing your keys over a hedge / neighbour garden / onto the roof / down a drain. It’s probably several hundred quid to get a replacement and they’ll probably be vindictive and kick your body panels as they leave but at least they are less likely to get the car.

THQuattro · Mar 13, 2020

Baka said:
Haha, totally should have pressure washed them! I've shot myself in the hand with one, it would definitely make you think twice.

Yeah thats probably one thing to do that might make them leave without being done for ABH.

MikeParkin · Mar 13, 2020

Baka said:
Haha, totally should have pressure washed them! I've shot myself in the hand with one, it would definitely make you think twice.

100% would work ! In the face, eye balls and all. They would not keep coming at you and being soaking wet would be a massive deterrent.

steverobertsbbc · Mar 13, 2020

Damo S said:
Fair play to you. I'm quite small so would just leg it. Being a keen long distance runner and a fairly quick sprinter they would never, ever, catch me.

Unless they had a really fast car. You know, like a Golf R or something...

Damo S · Mar 14, 2020

Id like to see a golf R jump fences like I can

S32B · Mar 14, 2020

Mate of mine was bending down washing his alloys when a car pulled up with 3 blokes in it, the driver said "Nice car mate", so my mate stood up! The passengers said "Fu** he's big" and they drove off

He's 6ft 6, weighs 19 stone and is parts of his gyms strong man team

John Pilkington · Mar 14, 2020

SPIKE_ · Mar 14, 2020

Jimbob76 said:
Was out on my drive washing the car this morning, when a black Golf R screamed to a halt on the pavement at the end of the drive, and 3 lads piled out, all wearing ski-masks and hoodies. The 3 of 'em came at me repeatedly shouting "GIVE US THE ****** KEYS'. One of 'em right up in my grille, another trying the door handles (it was locked), and the 3rd trying to get behind me.

My adrenaline instantly hit the roof. I didn't really have any time to think about it, but I quickly scanned their hands to see if they were carrying anything. They weren't, so I made myself as big as possible and got angry. Like proper Hulk angry. No way those ******** were getting my car. I've worked too long and hard to get it.

I used lots of full on eye contact and made a LOT of noise. I made it very clear to them that there was NO way they were having my keys and they'd be wise to get back in their car pronto.

After about 30 seconds of me turning the air blue they gave up, scrambled back into the Golf and sped off. ******* cowardly pieces of ****. I got their registration number as they drove off and obviously called the Police afterwards. They've taken a statement and put out an ANPR on the Golf.

Luckily the wife and kids were out.

Main reason for posting this is to encourage all you nice people to be vigilant. And if you're in the Warwickshire area beware of a black Golf R with the registration CE15 YTJ.

I wouldn't encourage anyone to adopt the approach I took. Your safety should be the number 1 priority. I got the red-mist and my inner Neanderthal came out after a very quick risk assessment but that wasn't necessarily the most sensible course of action. Glad I saw them off though. I live in a nice neighborhood - this is pretty unusual in my neck of the woods.

@Jimbob76 sorry to hear this, although glad to hear you stood up to them and it all worked out. Truly shocking to here what this scumbags will do, and the fact they have no fear at all. Big respect to you, and I hope those few drinks last night tasted good :icon thumright:

Pinky1959 · Mar 14, 2020

Glad you are ok and still have the car .
Perhaps a tin of de icer in the door pocket would be a good idea (but then again when used towards the eyes that would be assault technically but then again ! ! ! ) I liked the idea of the pressure washer to use as well and if they get close it would hurt ha ha ….

Peto · Mar 14, 2020

Damo S said:
Fair play to you. I'm quite small so would just leg it. Being a keen long distance runner and a fairly quick sprinter they would never, ever, catch me.

Don't understand why you talkin bout how u fast runner??? no one would catch you .. and are thieves wants you or car? don't understand or you would take car under armpit and run that's what you wanted to say ?? bit confused

Peto · Mar 14, 2020

S32B said:
Mate of mine was bending down washing his alloys when a car pulled up with 3 blokes in it, the driver said "Nice car mate", so my mate stood up! The passengers said "Fu** he's big" and they drove off He's 6ft 6, weighs 19 stone and is parts of his gyms strong man team

So he should've take their car and tell them to walk away

K313 · Mar 14, 2020

Glad you're okay!

Just saw this in the news, also Warwickshire area. I wonder if the black Golf R mentioned are the same people
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-51887581

Bells · Mar 14, 2020

Baka said:
Haha, totally should have pressure washed them! I've shot myself in the hand with one, it would definitely make you think twice.

They hurt! I’ve took my skin off a few times accidentally

Jimbob76 · Mar 15, 2020

K313 said:
Glad you're okay!

Just saw this in the news, also Warwickshire area. I wonder if the black Golf R mentioned are the same people
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-51887581

I’ve just had West Midlands Police round, trying to establish if it may have been the same gang. :blink:

Damo S · Mar 15, 2020

Peto said:
Don't understand why you talkin bout how u fast runner??? no one would catch you .. and are thieves wants you or car? don't understand or you would take car under armpit and run that's what you wanted to say ?? bit confused

the keys would be in my pocket

Peto · Mar 15, 2020

Damo S said:
the keys would be in my pocket

That can be changed

Wibbly · Mar 16, 2020

These days, also at ~ 5'7" on a good day, maybe the best approach to keep them away is to cough on them :puke2:

Gang tried to car-jack my S3 today!

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